Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science

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Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Political Science department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to hire a faculty member at the level of Assistant Professor who will publish original empirical research and teach courses on environmental politics.

Job Responsibilities:

Successful applicants will teach graduate and undergraduate classes, mentor students, conduct scholarly research, and provide service to the department, college, university, and academic community nationally or internationally.

The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to equity among all aspects of their teaching, mentoring, research, and service.

"In the College of Letters & Science, we provide a liberal arts education that is both broad and deep through excellent, empathic teaching. We hire faculty who are interested in pursuing difficult questions, making new discoveries, and making an impact in their field. We reward excellent teaching and classroom innovation, and we are committed to shared

governance.

Learn more about the L&S mission on our webpage: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)."

Key

Job Responsibilities:

Department:

Political Science

Compensation:

Negotiable - 9 months / ongoing / renewable

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, mentoring, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.

The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science that values, prioritizes, and actualizes evidence-based and student-centered teaching and (undergraduate student) mentoring. They will contribute to an environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with an excellent publication record or a productive research program with strong publishing potential are encouraged to apply.

Education:

Ph.D. in Political Science or related disciplines. Ph.D. required by start of appointment.

How to Apply:

Apply online at "Jobs at UW" (). Applications must be received through UW-Madison's online application system. Applications submitted outside the system will not be considered. To begin the application process please click on the 'Apply Now' button. You will be asked to create a profile and upload a C.V., a cover letter, a research statement, a teaching and mentoring statement, and 2 samples of written work (please upload these 2 samples together).

You will be also asked to provide contact information for three (3) references as part of your online application; each reference will receive an electronic link through which they can upload a signed letter of reference at the time of application submission.

Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications. Application materials must clearly demonstrate the applicant's dedication to excellence in student-centered teaching and mentoring. Additionally, materials should showcase the applicant's ability to purposefully plan their teaching practices, evidenced through goals, action plans, reflection, and related documentation. This portion of the application materials must be created by the applicant and may include supporting letters.

It cannot be only in the form of letters and testimony by others.

Contact Information:

Nadav Shelef, Department Chair

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